Services
Offered But Not Limited To:
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IFTA Applications |
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IRP Licensing |
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Single State Authority |
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Base State Registrations |
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Process Agents |
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US DOT Number |
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Federal Highway Use Tax |
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Fuel Tax Reporting |
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T.K. Refunds |
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Representation in State Audits |
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Title Applications |
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What is IRP?
IRP is an agreement between the United States and Provinces of
Canada that allows proportional registration for fleets of
vehicles. Its purpose is to issue one license plate and cab card
to each qualifying vehicle, rather than a plate and registration
for each state or jurisdiction in which the vehicle travels.
Under the provisions of the
International Registration Plan, managers of fleets containing
qualifying equipment can legally operate that equipment on an
inter-jurisdictional basis in any IRP member jurisdiction in
which it is registered in. The current IRP program is set up so
fleet operators can now pay one registration/licensing fee.
What vehicles qualify for IRP?
Two axle motor vehicles having a gross weight in excess of
26,000 pounds and operating in two or more member jurisdictions
in the United States or Canada qualify for IRP registration.
Or
A motor vehicle having three or more axles, regardless of
weight;
Or
A motor vehicle used in combination, when the weight of the
combination exceeds the 26,000 pound threshold.
*Trucks, truck tractors and
combination of vehicles that do not meet the above criteria may
be apportioned at the option of the registrant.
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International
Registration Plan
Bell and Associates will review your operation and
assume/establish your IRP account. We will maintain your account
throughout the year by licensing your new vehicles, securing
replacement credentials as necessary and annually renewing your
vehicles in a timely manner.
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Base Plate Registration
Any vehicles that do not meet the requirements for IRP must be
registered with plates in the state where they are domiciled.
(This includes trailers). This can be a confusing and time
consuming matter, so let Bell and Associates handle this aspect
of your business for you.
Bell and Associates will review
your fleet and title and register your vehicles in the
appropriate jurisdiction. We will monitor expiration dates and
process renewals in a timely manner. We will also secure
replacement credentials for your fleet and distribute them to
the appropriate parties.
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Title Management
Bell and Associates can assist your company with any aspect of
titling for your vehicles. We can apply for original titles,
secure duplicate titles, and research and locate missing titles.
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International
Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
Staying in compliance with state regulations is critical to the
successful operation of your business. Bell and Associates will
assist you by reviewing your operation and assuming/establishing
your IFTA account in the appropriate jurisdiction along with
ordering, assigning and distributing your IFTA decals to all
qualified motor vehicles. We will compile, prepare and file your
tax returns in a timely manner, insuring regulatory deadlines
are met. We will audit your Driver trip reports for
accuracy/missing miles. Bell and Associates will calculate and
notify you of the proper tax remittance.
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IFTA/IRP Audit
Representation
Any matters of legalization regarding your fleet of vehicles are
subject to audit by the jurisdictions. These audits are time
consuming, complex and require supporting documentation to be
furnished to the jurisdictions. Bell and Associates provides
competent, professional assistance and representation in the
event of an IFTA and/or IRP audit. We will work hand in hand
with the auditor to ensure that the audit is completed
accurately and with minimized exposure.
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Form 2290 ( HVUT)
Vehicles that operate on the public highways and have a Gross
Vehicle weight of 55,000 lbs and greater are required by the
Internal Revenue Service to pay an annual tax. This tax is known
as Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. The IRS collects this tax on an annual
basis. There are certain exemptions to this tax including
vehicles that travel less than 5,000 miles annually and
agricultural vehicles traveling less than 7500 miles annually.
Bell and Associates will review
your vehicle fleet and advise you which vehicles require the
filing of the form 2290 tax return, prepare the return, notify
you of fees
due, submit the return to the IRS and supply you with the
completed, paid receipt from the IRS.
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